Sweet Treat for your Monday

Hi!

Have I got a sweet treat to brighten up your Monday.

This yumm-o image is from INKtegrity. It will be available on Wednesday
over at the INKtegrity shop.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Inktegrity North Pole Sundae

Paper: Wausau White Cardstock, CM Pink Cardstock, Heidi Grace Designs Double Sided Cardstock Paper Jolly & Bright/Mini Dots

Ink: Bic Mark-Its, Sharpies, Copics

Accessories: CM Small & Large Circle Shapemaker, Quickutz Nesting Label

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Books = Imaginaion

Hi!

I wanted to share with you this awesome image from The Stamping Boutique.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Kayla Reading, Kayla's Books

Paper: Wausau White Cardstock, GCD Studios Item# 451 Bird Paradise Anaranjado Margarita Collection

Ink: Bic Mark-Its, Sharpies, Copics

Accessories: CM CCS Circle

I think she's just adorable.

And when I saw her I just knew I had to put her with my most imaginative
dp. After all books and reading help to promote a healthy imagination.

The card sketch that I just comes from CPS, it's CPS 144.

You can find the stamps here.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Delicious INKtegrity designs

Hi!

I'm a Guest Designer for the month of December. And I wanted to share
with you some awesome designs by INKtegrity.

They're just so delish! I could just eat them up.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Inktegrity Gingerbread house Sundae

Paper: Wausau White Cardstock, CM Pink Cardstock, Heidi Grace Designs Double Sided Cardstock Paper Jolly & Bright/Mini Dots

Ink: Bic Mark-Its, Sharpies, Copics

Accessories: Bazzill Basics Ribbon Red Dashed, Quickutz Nesting Label

Love the brad and ribbon I used on this next card. They just reminds me
of a mint. Don't recall who made the brad but I believe I got it at Archiver's
sometime within the last 3 years. And the ribbon came from Micheal's within
the same time frame. The only reason I know that is because I joined my
meetup group and started scrapping/crafting on Feb 7, 2007.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Inktegrity Minty Sundae, Somethings

Paper: Wausau White Cardstock, CM Aquamarine, Pink Cardstock, Sassafras Life is Beautiful "Fawd of you too", Bo Bunny A Gift of Love Tis The Season Treasure

Ink: Bic Mark-Its, Sharpies, Copics

Accessories: Crayola Glitter Glue, CM Circle Shapemakers Small & Large, CCS Oval

Here's a close up of this sundae you can see all the glitter much better.


These images will be available for purchase at the INKtegrity store on
Wednesday just in time for Christmas card making. For those of us who
haven't made our Christmas cards for this year yet.

Also my Minty Sundae is part of a challenge over at Dare You To Digi Stamp,
it's DU2DS Challenge 26 - Glitter.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Changed Background

Hi!

I had to, as the Volturi would, say Arrivederci to my blog background.

But don't worry it or something equally as Gothic will be up just in time
for Twilight: Eclipse to arrive.

Although, I did like the background so I may bring it back for Valentine's
Day. After all Twilight is a good romance novel.

I mean it's boy meets girl. Boy loses girl (after his brother tries to devour
her). Boy gets girl back(after she rescues him from nearly exposing himself). Girl
is in a love triangle with boy and another boy(darn wolf boy).
*Spoiler alert*
Boy wins girl (and they get married). Girl gets pregnant and then turns into Vampire.
Boy and girls baby imprints on other boy.
*End of Spoiler alert*

Besides, I had to tone it down a little because starting next week I will
have the halls decked for Christmas.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Gingerbread House

Hi!

I have some exciting news to share.

I've been asked to be Inktegrity's December Guest Designer.

I just love their designs and Joni the owner/designer is such a
wonderful gal. I got a chance to work with her when I was on the
MSB DT.

Today, I'm going to share a creation using the Mantel piece which was
a freebie on the Inktegrity blog.

And I did a variation on the sketch over at Our Creative Corner, it's
SASSC41. They are currently holding a Design Team call. And I wish
to be considered for it.

So onto my card:

Materials Used:

Stamps: Inktegrity Mantel, SU! Perfect Presentation

Paper: Wausau White Cardstock, CM Green Cardstock, Heidi Grace Designs Double Sided Cardstock Paper Jolly & Bright/Gingerbread

Ink: Bic Mark-It Lime Sorbet, Forest Green, CM Classic Fine Tip pen - green, MS Fine Tip pen - red, Uniball Signo Gel pen - White, VersaColor Winter Green

Accessories: Liquid Applique White, Bazzill Basics Ribbon Brown Dashed, Quickutz Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Woman

In case, I don't get any other crafting/blogging done this week Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Blog Candy winner ...

was picked by Random.Org.

And the winner is:
#28

Is Tanya!!! Woo hoo! I just know you'll love your candy.

If you are Tanya or you know Tanya could you please have her contact
me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

New Moon Blog Hop

Hi!

Woo Hoo!

Yay! Today is the first official release day for Twilight: New Moon.

And YES!!! I have tix for the showing.

Since I live in the great city of Austin, TX I will be seeing it in a great
Austin icon. That's right Alamo Drafthouse. C'mon this theater is so great
that even Hiro on Heroes planned on taking his girlfriend Charlie to it. (Yes,
I'm a scifi geek, too.)

And in honor of our favorite book's/movie release. Twilight Tuesday
Inspiration Challenge is hosting a blog hop.

If you've just happened upon my blog and go here to START the hop.

Other wise, you should have just come from Kathy J's blog. Didn't she do a faboo
job with both her card and book mark.

And just in case you were wondering. I'm for


Now onto my card.

I took my inspiration from the New Moon book cover


And here it is:

Materials Used: Stamps: TAC Rose Collage Paper: CM Cardstock Brick, Black, SU! Specialty DP Night & Day, TAC Premium White Cardstock Ink: TAC Palette Noir Black, Tombow Dual Brush pen, Sharpie, Bic Mark-It Cloud Nine Grey Accessories: Martha Stewart Edge Punch Those of you that follow Twilight Tuesday may notice that I used Sketch Challenge #15 for the design of this card. The stamp, the ink and colors used are from TAC. If you are interested in finding out about getting them feel free to email me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com Also today is my Blogoversary. And I'm offering some blog candy, here. But first go finish the blog hop. You're next stop is Randi. Happy Crafting. M.E.

12 Cards of Christmas: Cards 1 - 3

Hi!

Did you know Christmas is in

I know it's sooooo soon.

So I'm going to start sharing Christmas cards with you.

Plus, as always I will provide info on the materials used.

If you are interested in purchasing the stamps please feel free
to contact me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com

Here's card #1. I call it Vintage Santa clear

Materials Used:

Stamps: TAC Vintage Santa

Paper: 3M Write-On Transparency Film, CM Evergreen Cardstock, TAC Premium White Cardstock

Ink: StazOn Opaque Cotton White, TAC Palette Noir Black

Accessories: Michael's Celebrate It Holiday Ribbon

Card #2. Is Happy Holidays Ornament

Materials Used:

Stamps: TAC Joyful Ornaments, Vintage Santa, Swirlies

Paper: TAC Premium White Cardstock, Gold Cardstock

Ink: Studio G, VersaColor Winter Green

Accessories: Spool O' Ribbon, Sheerly Yours Ribbon

And Card #3. I call Postcard Christmas. For this one I was inspired by Our Creative Corner's
OCC Sketch/Inspiration Challenge. Check it out here.

Materials Used:

Stamps: TAC Vintage Santa, Holly Jolly

Paper: CM Brick Cardstock, DCWV Cream & Green Holly

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Studio G, SU! Classic Chocolate Chip, Old Olive. Tombow Dual Brush

Accessories: Martha Stewart Piped Nylon - 3/8 Brick ribbon, Sizzix Heart Stamp

This is the inside sentiment.


Happy Crafting.
M.E.

A little inspiration

Hi!

I know it's been a while since I changed the background of my blog.

And it's definitely never been this dark before.

But it's to get me in the mood for the movie I know I'm definitely going
to see at 3:30 pm, this Friday. Woo Hoo!!

That's right, I'm going to see New Moon.

Plus, I'm going to be participating in the Twilight: New Moon blog hop.

Oh, and sorry about not posting Monday, but I was prepping for my class
tonight.

Turns out my students couldn't make it after all. Well, 1 of them did call me
to see what we could do so I'll be bringing her the class supplies Saturday.

Oh, and don't forget I've got some Blogoversary candy up for grabs here.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

OWH Veteran's Day Blog Hop

Hi!

Sorry, I didn't realize that I was late.

Operation Write Home (OWH) is an organization that coordinates the efforts of cardmakers all over the country in supplying our troops overseas with handmade cards that these heroes can send to their loved ones back home. I've been a big fan since I became aware of them during the last blog hop, and I'm so excited that to be participating in the Veteran's Day Blog Hop! For more information on OWH, and to learn how to send your own cards, please visit their very comprehensive site.

If you need to go back to the beginning of the hop - click here to get started. Make sure you stop back here! :)

We were asked to do an Any Hero card. I posted this earlier this week you can find the deets here.



And a Valentine's card. I got the sketch for my card from CPS, it's CPS141.


As of November 9th, 11,564 cards mailed this past week! 34 boxes!

But our troops definitely need more.

They need to know how much we love them.

Your next stop on the blog hop is Patricia.

Oh, and if you're interested I have some Blogoversary blog candy up for grabs. Check it out here. But after you've finished with the hop.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Thankful for Friends of Faith Blog Hop

Welcome to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine's A Faith Perspective Thankful for Friends Faith Blog Hop.

Today, we're out in force on the internet -- showing our faith and giving the glory to God. United, we stand as Christian paper crafters and blog owners to make a presence on the internet for all to see.

We're celebrating the theme of friends and we're happy to share our projects with you based on the verse:

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. " Ecc4:9-10a

If you're just joining in on the fun, you can find the start of the train here: http://www.scrapbooknewsandreview.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=100783.

First, we would like to take a moment to thank our generous co-sponsors: Layers of Color Stamps, Gina K Designs Stamps and Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Together with Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, these companies have donated some wonderful prizes for today's blog hop.

Prizes?

Oh, yeah! There will be three lucky grand prize winners for today's event.

To enter, simply hop to the blogs of all of the participating staff members of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, take note of the staff member's name, and leave a comment on their posts. Then send us an email at games@scrapbooknewsandreview.com listing each of the staff members who participated in today's hop. It's that easy. All entries must be received by Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12 noon, EST and three winners will be randomly chosen to win.

What are the prizes?

One $100 gift certificate from Layers of Color Stamps AND a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One basket of goodies -- four stamp sets from Gina K Designs and a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One set of digital stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and a 3 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

In addition, every participating staff member of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine will offer a free one-month subscription to the magazine to one of their lucky visitors by simply leaving a comment on their blog. That's a lot of chances to win, so let's get to the Hop!

I found the great sketch that I used for this card over at Our Creative Corner, it's SASSC40.

And the sentiment:


The next stop on this blog hop is: Diane

Materials Used:

Stamps: MSB Belly Mama, Stampabilities I Thank My God ... GR1115

Ink: Palette Noir Black, Copic E00 Skin White, R00 Pinkish White, BV04 Blue Berry, Sharpie, Bic Mark-it Key Lime, Misty Blue, Oceanview Blue, Honey Brown, atyouSpica 12 Silver

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

P.S. I'm also offering some Surprise Blog Candy. In case, you'd like to come back and visit, check it out here.

Class this Tuesday

Hi!

So I know you're wondering it's Wednesday morning and there hasn't been a post since Sunday.

I'm working on a class that's coming on Tuesday.

And my stamps arrived on Monday night. Awesome! But my hands are a little full doing what?

Well, that's what the Tutorial I'm sharing with you today will show.

Tonight I hope to be able to show you the card samples for my Stamp-a-Stack class on Tuesday.

If you are in the Austin area and would like to attend please email me at
cr8iveme_at_gmail.com and I'll be able to give you the directions.

For those not in the Austin area but would like to do this class at home. I will gladly mail the class materials and instructions to you. Email me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com

Now onto the tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzwz01Utnbs

And where to store them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3gfcOC3y94

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Found some candy

Hi!

I wanted to let you know that I found some blog candy that you
should definitely check out.

So where is it?
Go check out ABC Design Blog's candy.
Also, you should definitely go check out Tindaloo's candy.
And while you're at it check out Jacque's candy.

And don't forget I'm also offering some surprise blog candy in honor of my blogoversary.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Be on your guard

Hi!

This is my Sunday Scripture card.

Due to what happened on Thursday I felt like I needed to make a card for
the troops.

You see I live in Austin, which is less than 2 hours away from Ft. Hood. If you
haven't heard there was an awful incident that occured. I won't go into detail
because I know I won't do it justice. But it was terrible and to imagine that it
didn't happen overseas but right here at home and on a military base at that.

The sentiment that I chose is:


Also, I was visiting Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges.

Their scripture for this week is:
John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay his life for his friends."

This is Challenge# 12.

Part of the challenge is also to send this card to Operation Write Home. And for
an extra challenge send cards to OWH.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Firecracker Designs So Far Away

Paper: Doodlebug Designs Baseball Stripe

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Ribbon Impressions Red & Blue Gingham

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Three's A Charm Blog Hop

Hi!

Welcome to the Three's A Charm Blog Hop! You should have just left Vicki's blog. If you've just happened upon my blog, you can CLICK HERE to start from the beginning.

If you're already following along the blog hop didn't Vicki do an amazing job.

There's some awesome blog candy available, but you'll have to visit and leave a comment on each blog along the way for a chance to win.

You're next stop on the hop is Patricia.

Just in case you get lost here is the list of the blogs on this hop:

• Sunshine START HERE!!!
• Kym
• Ellen
• Jerusha
• Kylie
• Tracey
• Jenny
  
• Jacquie
• Nicole
• Melanie
• Erin
  
• Alica
• Tracey M.
• Christy
• Rhonda
• Maria
• Vicki
• Mary
• Patricia
  
• Stef

Also, I am offering some surprise blog candy as my Blogoversary will be on November 20th. Yes, the same day as the Twilight: New Moon release!!! I already called my theater to see if there selling the tix. To enter for a chance to win my blog candy check out the info here on my blog.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Sledding Snowman

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-it Moonstone Yellow, Honey Brown, Rambunctious Red, Cloud Nine Grey, Stone Grey, Copic W2 Warm Gray No.2

Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One, Micheal's notepad, Crayola Glitter Glue

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Surprise Blog Candy

Hi!

I will be offering some surprise blog candy in honor of my Blogoversary on November 20th.

Yes, the same day as the Twilight: New Moon release! And you know I'll be watching it. That's why I will draw a name on November 23rd.

Also, I will be participating in a couple of blog hops the first one is tomorrow. And there will
be blog candy to win during some of those hops.

For a chance to win my Blogoversary surprise candy. Simply leave a comment. It's that easy.

No requirements to become a Follower, unless you would like to.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Tragedy close to home

Hi!

I don't know if you've heard. It definitely made the news here.

You see I live in Cedar Park, well the suburbs of Austin, TX. And this tragedy took place just up the road a piece in Ft Hood. It's less than 2 hours away.

This is President Obama's address shortly after hearing about this tragedy which was
committed on one of the largest US military bases. At the time that I left work
12 were confirmed dead, 31 seriously injured. And the people that committed this terrible act were US military too.

Support Fort Hood families

Soldiers' Angels is assessing the needs of local families and heroes at Fort Hood. Their founder is currently residing in Texas, and is standing by to offer physical and emotional support to our heroes and their families.

Soldiers' Angels is collecting encouraging notes and NEW stuffed animals for the families and children of the injured or killed. Please send cards/letters and stuffed animals (and anything NEW that may brighten the life of a child) to:

Soldiers' Angels
4408 PanAm Expressway

San Antonio, TX 78218

My prayers are with the soldiers.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Happy Birthday Robot

Hi!

Just wanted to share my dh's b-day card with you. He went to college to be
a robotics engineer. So this is the perfect card for him.

This would also make a great boys b-day card.

The card sketch was found at Mojo Monday, it's Mojo110.

So where did I find this great stamp set you ask?

The robot and the stamp are from a stamp set by The Angel Company.
Have questions about TAC? Feel free to contact me at
cr8iveme_at_gmail.com

And the gears came from Our Craft Lounge. I got it as my door prize
when I went to the SCS Austin Shoebox Swap last month. As well as
the ribbon.

We had vendors that sent door prizes and each lady that attended brought a
door prize as well.

And the papers are all from my scrap pile.

Materials Used:

Stamps: TAC Robots, Our Craft Lounge The Botz Family

Ink: TAC Palette Noir Black, Uniball Silver gel pen, Bic Markit Rambunctious Red, Key Lime, Lemon Bliss

Accessories: CM Custom Cutting Circle, Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Circles Large, JoAnn's Craft Essentials ribbon Silver

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Blog Schedule - Changes

Hi!

I realize that it was less then a month ago that I came up with the Blog Schedule
but I need to make changes to it.

For the most part it will remain the same.

Only a couple of minor tweeks if you will.

Monday - will remain Tutorial Day. Basically, I will either share my own tutorial
or a tutorial I've found with you.

Wednesday - Card day, just because we all need a little inspiration to get us
through the week day hump.

Friday - will be Dear Cr8ive ME day, basically a day where I'll share questions
that I get along with the answers

Sunday - Scripture day, I will share a creation with you that day with a bible
verse on it.

I will share Blog Candy with you periodically, basically as soon as I hear about
it I will share it with you.

The first of the month will be when I post what classes I'm offering for the month.
This info will remain at the top of my blog until after the class.

Also, as I have been asked to join The Stamping Boutique's DT I will be sharing
all the wonderful images from them. It is a great honor for me to have been asked
to join the DT. And I can't wait to share with you all.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.